Slides from 15 June 2015 CWCF Public Meeting, highlighting: - About CWCF - First VItal Signs in Centre Wellington for 2015 - Award of 2015 Mini Grants

1. Community Forum
15 June 2015
www.cwcfoundation.ca

2. www.cwcfoundation.ca
Master of Ceremonies
Kelly Waterhouse

3. Today’s Agenda
› Master of Ceremonies Kelly Waterhouse
› John Black School Ukuleles Shari Roberts
› Community Update Randall Howard
› Vital Signs 2015 Erin Pratley
› Mini-Grant Awards Bronwynne Wilton
John Morris
› Wrap up and Questions
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5. Foundation Update
Randall Howard, Board Chair

6. a platform for building community
foundationfoundationcommunitycommunity

7. We are a tax-exempt public charity created by and for
the people of Centre Wellington.
Our mission is to
strengthen our community by helping donors achieve their giving goals and by
helping non-profits find resources to support their important work.

8. Endowment building &
Personalized service

9. Endowment building &
Personalized service
feature
one
› Identify charitable giving options
› Customize giving approaches to match personal interests
and tax planning needs
› Facilitate complex forms of giving
› Share knowledge on community priorities
› Offer grantmaking expertise and administrative services
› Offer involvement in recommending uses of a gift
› Help people create personal legacies via named funds
› Provide the option to give anonymously
Creating solutions that fit every situation

12. local grantmaking expertise

13. Local grantmaking expertisefeature
two
Making a difference where it is needed most
Arts & culture
Children & youth
Education
Environment
Health
Social services
Sports & recreation
Seniors
› Gather information and track
local agencies and programs
› Direct grants and resources to appropriate areas
› Local organization with local staff and
board members
› Knowledge of community issues, opportunities,
and resources
› Monitor all community needs…

15. community
leadership

16. › Act as a community catalyst
› Build endowments to ensure grants are always
available to support the community
› Support high impact opportunities
› Are governed by leaders with strong ties to our
community
› Foster development of new organizations
and programs
› Re-direct funds as community needs change
Community leadershipfeature
three
Our business is building community

17. Local grantmaking expertiseLocal grantmaking expertise
Endowment building & Personalized serviceEndowment building & Personalized service
Community leadershipCommunity leadership

18. 1921 First Canadian community foundation
established in Winnipeg, Manitoba
today More than 191 community foundations across Canada
› Serving citizens across the country – reach 82% of Canadians
› $5 billion in assets
› More than $176 million in local grants each year
› And growing!
2009 Centre Wellington Community Foundation established by Harry
Panjer from discussions in Cultural Affairs Committee
foundation
facts
A Brief History of a Movement

19. Recent Momentum:
• Launched Vital Signs initiative (for 2015)
• Our first 3rd party fundraisers:
– Ian Evans South Pole Expedition and speaking (for Elora Green Space)
– Jason Thompson & Athol Gow: Craft Beer Rendezvous & Alt Burns Night
• Four new funds, increased assets and granting
• More volunteer community input: over 20 people
• Increased mini-grant from $500 to $1000
• Maddy Smith: Youth Delegate to Elevate150 in Banff
• Involvement with CFC2015 Conference in Calgary
www.cwcfoundation.ca

21. Our Numbers: Funds
Asset base $350,000 in eleven funds:
– Community Fund (greatest needs)
– Cedarcliff Fund (arts & culture)
– Elma & David Jack Youth Recreation Fund
– Elora Green Space Fund
– Kath Hammond Literacy Fund
– Middlebrook Social Innovation Fund
– Community Leadership Fund (CWCF sustainability)
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22. 4 New Funds in 2014
– Kate and Margot Community Fund
support community initiatives with additional
leverage, including volunteer commitment
– Micklebring Fund
focus on literary, performing, visual & culinary arts
– Middlebrook Community Fund
support emerging and strategic granting initiatives
– Riverfest Elora Fund
support worthy initiatives in our community
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23. Our Numbers: Granting
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› 2014 grants: $26 215
› Cumulative: $87 000 in
56 diverse grants
0
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
30000
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
CWCF Granting ($)

24. Community Leader Volunteers
• Board: Randall Howard (Chair), Nancy Wood (Secretary), Jean
Prichard (Treasurer), Michael Chapman, Toni Ellis, Brent
Hallman, John Morris, Jason Thompson, Bronwynne Wilton
• Advisors: Doug Jack, Cindy Lindsay
• Asset Development: John Morris, Michael Chapman, Alan
Ralston, Kathie Butcher
• Communications: Brent Hallman, Curt Hammond, Lauren
Hallman, Melanie Lang, Tom Beyer
• Granting: Bronwynne Wilton, John Morris
• Vital Signs: Toni Ellis, Carolyn Skimson, Susan Thorning, Jason
Thompson, Carolyn Skimson, Lauren Hallman www.cwcfoundation.ca

25. Community Leader Volunteers (2)
• Community Leadership Advisory
Council:
– Andy Goldie, CAO Centre Wellington
– Ron MacKinnon, Community Resource Centre
– Paul Holyoake, Centre Wellington Social Justice Group
– John Kissick, Artist & University of Guelph
– Barb Lee, Elora Arts Council
– Maddy Smith, Youth leader
– Paul Young, Youth counsellor
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26. www.cwcfoundation.ca
Vital Signs
Erin Pratley, Vital Signs Project Coordinator

27. VITAL SIGNS IN
CENTRE
WELLINGTON

28. WHY VITAL SIGNS?
“Each Vital Signs report measures the vitality of its
community in key areas, providing the community
with critical information that can help set priorities
and identify opportunities for action.”
(Vital Signs Website: http://VitalSignsCanada.ca)

29. AREAS OF FOCUS
• Arts and Culture
• Leadership and Belonging
• Gap between Rich and Poor
What do we know?

30. VITAL SIGNS PROCESS
• Indicators from Community
Foundations Canada
• Community Consultations
• Input and existing data to develop
report
• Final Report- October 6 (National)

31. CONSULTING WITH THE
COMMUNITY…
• 20 representatives from Service Providers, Community
Groups, Business Community, and local government
• Leadership Advisory Group- Group of 7 community
leaders who meet regularly
• Discussions with other key individuals/groups in the
community
• SURVEY-
• https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VitalSignsCWCF

32. KEY ASPECTS OF REPORT
• Reaches everyday citizens and
various audiences
• Reflects the current reality in the
community
• Based on existing data (and
identifies data needs?)

33. …

34. Fill out the SURVEY for a chance to win your choice of a
one-day pass to Riverfest Elora or The Fergus Scottish
Festival!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VitalSignsCWCF
Mark your calendar for the October 6th launch!

35. www.cwcfoundation.ca
Mini-Grant Awards
Bronwynne Wilton &
John Morris

36. Kathie Hammond Literacy Fund
› Established to celebrate the life and passions
of Kathie Hammond.
› Money from this fund used to encourage and
support children and learning.
› Presenter: Curt Hammond
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37. Kate & Margot Community Fund
› Supports a broad range of charitable activities
› Focus on grants leveraged by other support,
including significant volunteer commitment
› Presenter: Bronwynne Wilton
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38. Cedarcliff Fund
› Funding to develop and maintain arts and
culture in Centre Wellington
› Grants may support operating and/or capital
costs of organizations located or
performing/showing in the Centre Wellington
area.
› Presenter: Benny di Zitti
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39. Community Fund
› Our core non-restricted fund able to grant to a
broad range of worthy causes in our
community
› Great choice for donors wanting to enable the
broadest spectrum of local community
initiatives.
› Presenter: John Morris
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40. Investing in Our Community
1 888 713 4083
info@cwcfoundation.ca
“Helping you help your community
For GOOD, For EVER”
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